Business

Saad Jangda’s product wins business contest held by MIT.

Shares of textile firms have gained 16% to 67% in one and a half month.

Country strives to get its governance ranking upgraded.

Islamabad and Ankara sign MoUs for cooperation in a host of areas.

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif says the government is committed to overcome the energy crisis in the country.

UNISAME president said due to the lack of focus and persuasion by earlier governments, the Indian rice lobby prevailed

President hopes the two countries will give fillip to mutual trade.

Trade volume shrank 50% in 2012 after steps against Pak textiles: FCCI.

LCCI decides to take help from regional chambers of commerce.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 51 points.

Rs24b project for automation and repair of British-era irrigation network.

IPP projects under progress in Azad Pattan and Pashkot.

Government securities to bring in international fixed-income funds .

Two frontrunners emerge in the race.

IMF warns that Pakistan must continue its reforms for economy to recover, in particular to improve tax collection.

The advisory body will be consisted of 19 members from different walk of life.

Preferential rates are applied to export of 75 tariff lines to EU states.

LCCI, ABF to constitute joint delegation for a visit to US.

Will distribute 2.7m energy savers among domestic consumers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index falls 161.70 points.

Banks give Rs118b in loans to farmers from July to November.

PIBT is first dirty cargo terminal being built at a cost of $185 million.

Project will allow closer harmony between SAARC capital markets.

Both countries likely to sign MoU to meet Pakistan’s energy demand.

Despite all criticisms of the scheme, a general acknowledgement that if implemented properly, it would benefit economy

iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c phones will be available at China Mobile and Apple stores across China starting January 17.

Ginners must apply modern technology, train workforce.

Quality-conscious consumers gradually opting for Ultra High temperature processed and pasteurised milk.

Vast renewable energy resources could be a solution to power shortage.

Fast-moving consumer goods and IT sectors remain the best paymasters.

It gives running commentary enabling fans to interact with each other.

Now Pakistan will enjoy level playing field with regional competitors.

Trade volume of the 2 countries amounts to $500 million, concrete efforts were being made to increase it to $1 billion

The mine will be linked to a proposed coal terminal at Abbot Point and will create thousands of jobs.

Petroleum minister asks Sindh to buy and run Pakistan Steel Mills.

Regulator using all communication channels to tackle grey traffic, illegal SIMs.

Asks govt to construct dams and prevent wastage of water.

Analysts say less experienced people may undermine PC’s strength.

Benchmark 100-share has gained 9,472 points or 58% since January.

Consultants claim they had already completed half the work, seek Rs50m payment.

Pakistan’s vibrant economic sector offers an investment friendly environment to Qatar’s investors, says PM.

Fertility of agricultural land is decreasing day by day due to maximum sowing of three crops every year, says experts.

Workshop for young professionals concludes in Faisalabad.

Monthly export of potato and kinnow to Malaysia being started.

Overview of how Tokyo’s public and private sectors have helped Pakistan.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 106.68 points.

Analysts doubt long-term gains in value of rupee as structural weaknesses persist.

$100m earmarked for consultancy services, interest payments and other purposes.

Tax collection grows 25% to Rs114b in December so far.

Stress laid on finance diversity in businesses.